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Water Conservation
Water conservation involves the reduction in usage of water as well as the recycling of waste water for various purposes, including cleaning, manufacturing, and agricultural irrigation. A major issue for both consumers and industry alike, water conservation is increasingly important in a world with a rapidly growing population, particularly in urban areas.
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Waste not, want not list: San Francisco ranks as 'least wasteful' U.S. city
Sponsored research gauges attitudes and actions of urban Americans when it comes to environmentally-friendly behavior
April 16, 2010 1:49pm |
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Alexandra Cousteau: Tuna is not a sustainable alternative
The granddaughter of Jacques Cousteau is following in the explorer and filmmaker's footsteps--with a modern focus on sustainability and much lighter camera equipment.
7 | April 22, 2010 2:00am |
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Water, water...how many drops do YOU waste?
New report raises concerns over long-term investments in U.S. water infrastructure.
May 3, 2010 7:44am |
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Imagine this: GE plans $10B for green-tech R&D by 2015
In 2009, revenue related to company's ecoimagination technologies grew 6 percent to $18B
June 24, 2010 4:28am |
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Report: Top 15 U.S. metro areas for cleantech jobs
In a new report, California and Texas dominate the cleantech jobs market. Meanwhile, Massachusetts and Colorado are gaining ground.
October 6, 2010 5:30am |
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Cisco's social media experiment in encouraging green behavior
Networking giant uses social network to associate itself with green behavior at home.
October 6, 2010 1:29pm |
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Is grass-based ethanol for the birds?
Michigan State University researchers compare biodiversity in fields of biofuel feedstocks.
8 | January 11, 2011 4:00am |
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Modern-day paper chase: The flap over sustainable forestry certifications
Regardless of which certification you support, it is time to get more serious about sustainable paper procurement practices.
4 | May 13, 2011 5:56am |
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Water Wednesday: Many businesses blind to water risks
Water Wednesday: Corporate water risks; Reefs in danger; Revitalizing urban waterways
1 | June 29, 2011 3:56am |
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Water Wednesday: PepsiCo grant supports clean water in rural China
Water Wednesday: PepsiCo's $5 million China connection; 3 water start-ups poised to make a difference
1 | July 6, 2011 10:25am |
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Would you sleep easier in a green hotel?
A new energy-efficiency toolkit has been launched for hotel properties in Europe; closer to home, the Starwood hotel group has snagged its 15th LEED certification.
1 | September 14, 2011 2:50pm |
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Cities that charge more for water see fewer unexplained losses (Water Wednesday)
Research from water infrastructure monitoring company TaKaDu suggests that a sharper focus on appropriate pricing encourages fewer unexplained leaks and losses.
7 | September 28, 2011 3:10am |
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This post is not about sustainable cities; it's about suburban jobs
Sustainability, climate change and livability mean little to most Americans -- but the implications impact everyone. How do you sell the story? Experts debate at the inaugural SXSW Eco conference.
2 | October 5, 2011 11:42am |
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Green government buildings cost 19 percent less to maintain
On average, the 22 GSA buildings studied by the Department of Energy's research lab used 25 percent less energy than those not managed with sustainability in mind.
3 | November 22, 2011 5:48am |
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How megacities are changing the world
Sure you're familiar with megacities like Tokyo, New York City, or Shanghai. But are you familiar with Chengdu, Faridabad, Surat, or Beihai? They're some of the many cities leading the way toward...
1 | January 27, 2012 8:46am |
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Scientists' newest way to gather data? Enlist hikers
It's a match made in the outdoors. With a new site, scientists find it cheaper and less time-consuming to get data they need from far-flung places.
1 | March 12, 2012 7:37pm |
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Donald Trump blasts wind in Scotland
Billionaire tycoon heading to Scottish Parliament to oppose offshore turbines that he says will spoil the view from his luxury golf resort.
23 | April 25, 2012 4:33am |
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Pepsi water guru: Don't expect to manage to one water number
It's one thing to fix a leaky pipe, but your best practices for water conservation will be very locally driven.
May 16, 2011 9:14am |
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Hydropower: Now London gets screwed
First the Queen did it on the River Thames near Windsor Castle. Now a London park heads to the river to turn the ancient Archimedes screw upside down and generate electricity. Watch videos.
5 | July 19, 2012 8:50am |
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Web calculator identifies ways to reduce water impact
The application developed by Veolia Water considers local water stress issues to let industrial or commercial water managers test the potential effects of future strategies.
April 27, 2012 5:23am |
